*Norman County, Minnesota - Auditor/Treasurer*
Norman County is currently accepting applicants for the Auditor/Treasurer position.
This is a full-time department head level position within the County.
Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience and qualifications.
Norman County provides a full array of health, leave, and retirement benefits.
*Start Date: July, 2024*
*Closing Date: May 6, 2024 *
Interested applicants should send a letter of application and resume to David Stene, CFO/HR.
, 16 Third Ave East, Ada, MN 56510.
The Auditor/Treasurer shall complete all duties as contemplated by Minnesota Law, including but not limited to Minn.
Stat.
§§ 384.
09 (Clerk of County Board).
384.
10 (Certain Records Transcribed), 384.
11 (Delivery to Successor), 384.
12 (Account with Treasurer), 384.
17 (Verified Statement in Certain Counties), 384.
19 (Statement of Unpaid Delinquent Taxes).
In addition, the Auditor/Treasurer shall execute all other duties assigned by the County Board, and other duties traditionally performed by the officer, including, but not limited to:
* Maintain the official financial records for the county, including ledger journals
* Sign all warrants issued against the county and oversee the monthly trial balance
* Serve as recipient of all bids on behalf of Norman County construction projects, equipment, and services provided
* Oversee tax capacity rate calculation process for all taxing jurisdictions in the County, and oversee computation of tax on each parcel of land
* Send Truth-in-Taxation and annual tax statements to taxpayers
* Collect delinquent taxes and distribute collections to proper taxing districts
* Research the legality of and initiate Confessions of Judgment relating to the payment of taxes
* Work with property tax credits and the deferment of tax to qualifying Agricultural Preserve Programs and Green Acres Programs
* Collect special assessments for cities and townships and distribute collections to proper taxing authority
* Initiate or concur with Assessor in the preparation and issuance of tax abatements
* Identify, track, and implement legal proceedings of the tax forfeiture process and conduct tax forfeited real property sales
* Complete the auditor’s certificate for requesting entities with all pertinent taxing information relating to the taxing district
* Administer the fiscal disparities program, which involves calculating contributions and redistributing aid
* Administer all aspects of tax increment financing
* Administer all county and judicial ditch proceedings and assess any payments ordered by the ditch board
* Act as the chief election administrator for the County
* Serve as a member of the Board of Equalization, Canvassing Board, and Secretary of the Extension Committee
_*Preferred Qualifications: *_
* Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business management or related field
* 5 years prior auditor or treasurer experience, and proven familiarity with GAAP
* Familiarity with human resources laws, regulations, and best practices
* Excellent computer and keyboard skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Proven history of attention to detail and accuracy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.
00 - $95,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 457(b)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 5 years
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
* Ada, MN 56510: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person